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Stock Market News 29 January 2026

National Grid share price slips as gilt yields climb — what to watch next for NG.L

National Grid share price slips as gilt yields climb — what to watch next for NG.L

National Grid shares fell 0.65% to 1,222.5 pence in early London trading Thursday, retreating from a 52-week high set Wednesday. Rising UK gilt yields pressured utility stocks, as 10-year yields hit 4.569%, their highest since November. Investors await National Grid’s RIIO-T3 regulatory briefing on Thursday. Societe Generale may conduct price-support operations for a €500 million securities offering.
29 January 2026
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Fresnillo share price jumps 4% as miner cuts 2026 targets while silver tops $120

Fresnillo share price jumps 4% as miner cuts 2026 targets while silver tops $120

Fresnillo shares rose 4.1% to 4,284 pence in early London trading after the miner cut its 2026 silver and gold forecasts, citing lower grades and mine scheduling. Spot gold and silver hit record highs, lifting precious-metals stocks. Morgan Stanley flagged a 5–9% downside risk to Fresnillo’s 2026 output and EBITDA, maintaining its underweight rating. Investors await the company’s FY2025 results on March 3.
29 January 2026
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Reckitt share price slips as £1.6 bln special dividend clock ticks toward Friday record date

Reckitt share price slips as £1.6 bln special dividend clock ticks toward Friday record date

Reckitt shares fell 0.1% to 5,936 pence in early London trading ahead of Friday’s record date for a 235p special dividend. Shareholders approved the payout, a 24-for-25 share consolidation, and renewed buyback authorities at a Jan. 27 meeting. Shares will trade ex-dividend and post-consolidation from Feb. 2. The £1.6 billion cash payment is set for Feb. 20.
29 January 2026
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Glencore share price jumps on output update as Rio Tinto bid deadline nears

Glencore share price jumps on output update as Rio Tinto bid deadline nears

Glencore shares rose 3.2% after its 2025 production report showed copper output fell 11% to 851,600 tons but stayed within guidance. Traders are watching for a possible Rio Tinto takeover bid due by Feb. 5. Copper prices hit record highs, with the LME contract up 6.3% to $13,913.50 a ton. Glencore set 2026 copper guidance at 810,000–870,000 tons, citing lower grades and water shortages in Chile.
29 January 2026
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Unilever share price slips on Alicorp deal: what ULVR investors are watching next

Unilever share price slips on Alicorp deal: what ULVR investors are watching next

Unilever shares fell 0.45% to 4,793.75 pence in early London trading after the company agreed to sell its home care business in Colombia and Ecuador to Alicorp. No price or timeline was disclosed. The deal includes brands such as Fab, 3D, Aromatel, and Deja and awaits regulatory approval. Investors are watching for further portfolio changes ahead of Unilever’s mid-February earnings.
29 January 2026
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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